Valuable Moments

Valuable Moments 

Pre Game 

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:2

Warm Up

Athletes train hours and hours to prepare for extremely valuable moments in sports.  Sports are full of valuable moments.  You can sense it, especially when pressure is present.  Scoring the winning shot in the dying seconds to win the game, having match point at being ahead 7-6 in the tie-break in the third set, or scoring the try on the final move in rugby.  One of the reasons athletes make sacrifices in training is to be ready for these moments.  

In life we also make significant sacrifices for valuable moments.  Recently, as we are planning to move out of the country, we made a seven hour trip to be with friends.  One of these couples just had their very first baby.  Being there at the hospital, sharing the joy of their newborn baby made all that effort worth it.  Certain moments are extremely valuable and you don't know if you will ever have them again.  

Jesus made a significant sacrifice for us for an extremely valuable moment…on the cross.  He died for us on the cross so that we may live.  Was it worth it?  ABSOLUTELY!  He counted the joy set before Him as greater worth than the suffering (Hebrews 12:2).  He loved us so much! Measuring the pain of sacrifice verses the reward and joy that comes after that is not worth comparing.  We are saved from death and will live forever with Him because of His great sacrificial love for us.  Thank you Jesus.  

     

Game Time

What are some valuable moments in your life? 

What are some sacrifices you had to make for these valuable moments?

What are sacrifices God is calling you right now to make for valuable moments He desires to see happen?